Cost of Living: Energy Price Increases
The Government has announced plans to reduce the support for vulnerable households in fuel poverty for 2023-24. The plans are on top of an increase in energy bills from 01…
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Pro bono immigration advisers needed
We run the largest pro bono clinic service in the UK through a network of volunteer solicitors who donate their time to support the community. Last year, over 400 volunteer…
Immigration solicitor wins Outstanding Achievement Award
Our immigration solicitor Rajitha Kumar has been awarded one of only three Outstanding Achievement Awards from the Law Centres Network. The award was in recognition of Rajitha’s outstanding success in…
Understanding your rights – discrimination
If you’ve been discriminated against at work, we can help you uphold and defend your rights through our legal aid discrimination contract. Ash O’Keeffe, our employment and discrimination caseworker, answers…
Christmas opening times 2022
We will be operating a reduced service over the festive season. Our Croydon office will be open as follows: Our phone lines will be closed from 12pm on Friday 23…
You helped me confront my debts and sort everything out
‘I was living in a women’s refuge because I’d had to flee domestic violence. The council referred me to the Law Centre for help with my debts but to be…
We’re an accredited Living Wage Employer
We are delighted to announce that the Law Centre has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. This means that everyone working here will receive at least the minimum hourly…
I will appreciate what you did for me for the rest of my life
‘My partner passed away in 2020. I was distraught and I didn’t know what to do because I’d been living with him for so long. We were partners and I…
Housing and Welfare Benefits Caseworker
We’re looking for a housing caseworker with some interest in welfare benefits casework to help us develop our services in Merton. This is a full time role commencing 1 April 2023,…
Crisis Navigator
We’re recruiting a crisis navigator to support clients in Merton with wraparound care and casework to ensure that their short term crisis is stabilised while they access specialist advice from…